Missing Authentication for Critical Function in KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) - CVE-2025-32978
Published: April 24, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU127611
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-32978
CWE-ID: CWE-306
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Quest Software Inc.
Affected software:
KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA)
KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA)
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication for a critical function in the license renewal web interface when handling license replacement requests. A remote attacker can submit a crafted license replacement request to cause a denial of service.
This can disrupt administrative functions by replacing a valid license with an expired or trial license.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-32978
Install security update from vendor's website.